(( use this thread  for  going  to 'fun stuff".  The other Bura  thread  will be for more serious  things, but  could be cross overs in both threads))

  The BU's   were landing, all over the Northen hemisphere  where  large  Cities  that hosted  the   Flag ships of the   Delta Fleet sections, and thus..thier   other ships..

 For the Hermes, those who were here before,  saw the  Lake  that was at the  far end of the  airfield.  with a   'Bavarian type'  town to the west. where People  could walk to, * about 2 miles) or   get a  ride in hover vans. For some it was a chance   to ride there Hover  Bikes.  The  LG  had a   tend  set up, renting out  Hover  Bikes  for  5 creds an hour.

 There were  constant  takes off  and landings  of  BUs  and shuttles.  on the near  side  of the town, a  Fair of  sorts  was going on... many types of beer  and  drinks were being sold,  the air  was full of   the smells of baked  bread and confections. Human influnece  was there as well, as ice Cream and Cpotton Candy  were  sold..

 games of skill, and  games of chance  were the order of the day as well.

   may  rides...again..influeanced  by humans, had many aliens  regretting sausages  and  pastires they had eaten

From Hermes Hangar bay===>

Nikki and Haley along with Mitch Got off the BU and were immediately hit with the smells of the provincial fair food.  Popcorn, pastries, a bit of manure, a tad burnt sugar smell of cotton candy...almost home.
Haley spoke excitedly "Smells like the Jefferson county fair back home" a big smile on her face.
"Stay within eyeshot, but if you get lost what's the drill?" also smiling but still cautious.
"Go and find a Hermite person, tell them who I am and to find you.  Don't wander off with strangers.  Stay in public" Haley replied.
"Okay lets use a bus.  easy on feet and arms" Nikki said headed that way.  "What do we do first? food, games, rides?"
practically all three said "FOOD!" then began laughing

Arriving at the fair drop off and getting off they found a juggler tossing 4 what looked like bowling pins in the air.  and a stand with hot fresh sweet popcorn.  Not in a bag but on the cob and then a stick to hold it by.  Haley pointed at that first.  getting up to the table Nikki held up 3 fingers and was asked which butter?  Plain, cinnamon, mesquite BBQ, spicy, or one from a Buran fruit that was kind of bacon-y flavored. Mitch asked for the Buran, Haley wanted plain, and Nikki shrugged and went for the BBQ.  Each cob was washed in that butter giving the popped kernels some color and a different taste.  Paying they moved on seeing a small corral or two with some goats, and a few similar creatures.  another larger corral with some cows and a posting for an auction for cows.  Then a main way with booths with chance games like knocking over some small milk cans, or popping balloons.  One you needed actual money chips to toss into various crockery like a coffee mug or glass saucer.  If you chip landed in it you got the piece plus another prize taped via not under it.  Another Nikki thought odd but also needed actual chips too called 'Rat Race'.  a big homemade wheel was spun and different colors placed with holed at the outer most.  The colors were also along the tables where the people were.  You put your coin on a color (the colors were the odds) and then in the wheels middle a covered cake cover was placed and then wheel gently spun and topper lifted, revealing a local mouse like creature who would run into a colored hole. that hole was the winner.  it looked like fun.  there were pony rides, a pig race, a small but still impressive Ferris wheel, wandering musicians.  A Buran or human now living on Bura dressed as a clown passing out balloons.  More food with caramel apples and candied Buran fruits, shaved ice of many flavors and ice cream.  corn dogs, fried chicken, a pavilion that housed some contest winners like 'best pie', blankets, largest carrot, and such. Another that had various animals from what looked like Buran kids farm raised and showed off.  An area near a small lake a dock was built and a few paddle boats could be rented that looked like water birds of Bura and Earth.  Some more Earth made were about too and popular to those never seen or been on one, such as a roller coaster and a sizzler that looked like an octopus.  The teenagers liked one that looked like a slingshot.  All this and Nikki, Mitch, and Haley were going to eat their way through it.  A few kids Haley remembered from the New York and other places as well.  When meeting they hugged and were excited to see each other again in person instead of over a commlink.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:51, Sat 17 Sept 2022.

”I’m pretty sure the LC has a condo where we all stay, he usually does anyway” Izzy said in answer to Maddy’s question as they walked up the ramp and took a seat on the transport next to Sam. After stowing her bag under her seat and strapping herself in she would find the pictures of her in the two dresses and lean over to show Sam, speaking in a low if excitable voice as she did so ”These are the two I’ve narrowed it down to, which do you think looks better?” she asked wanting her friend’s opinion. The first was a strapless dress that showed off a tasteful amount of cleavage and came with a pair white gloves that came up to her elbows, the second meanwhile had a high collar that hid most of her scarring with the sleeves and bodice made from a filmy, diaphanous material, with both dresses made from white Angel silk in simple yet elegant designs ”what do you think? Ooh pass Maddy my comms unit so she can see too, just don’t show Lizzy it’s meant to be a surprise” she said as transport took off and started taking them towards Bura.

 Sam smiled and replied, " If that doesn't happen, I have my quarters in the Palace, I bet I could get you rooms there. Plus, Burians are very wonderful and kind so if we need a place, they will help us out."

 Sam looks at the pics, smiles and knowing a thing or two about hiding scars, Sam didn't say anything she just pointed at the strapless showing more off one. Sam will keep the two pics away from Lizzy and show Madison the pics and see which one she likes better.

"Condo or the Burian palace?" Madison laughed. "I was thinking hotel, but sure. The condo would have to be awfully big, though." She leaned forward as far as the straps would let her so she could see Lizzy and Izzy. "And I'm sure the love-birds would want some private time."

"Ooooh!" Her eyes twinkled as she eagerly took the com to see the dress choices. It didn't take her long. "They're both so beautiful, but yes, definitely that one." She pointed to the strapless gown.

 Lizzy smiled and sat on the other side of Izzy against the bulkhead so she couldn't see the comm. Lizzy smiled that Izzy was making friend son her own without her help and that was awesome, now Izzy still had to talk to the SM.

 " Yes Normally the LC does have a Condo on the Carrier Stations, we stayed here at the Palace and in the combat bunker we made when we flushed out other Empire troops." Lizzy giggled at the private time comment.

With both Sam and Maddy choosing the strapless gown, it would all but confirm that her instincts had been correct and that that was the dress she would be wearing when she got married ”Thank you, I think you just helped confirm my choice” Izzy said with smile as she retrieved her comms unit from Madison and tucked it back into her pocket with her turning bright pink at the mention of Private Time ”ah…yes…um…well the beds are decidedly larger and more comfortable than military issue bunks” she shyly responded, with the girls already knowing full well how she and Lizzy planned to spend their night.

With the BU reaching it’s final destination, the four of them would disembark with a view of the local carnival taking place in the village down the road ”oh wow, I’ve always kind of wondered what a fair looked like” Izzy said as she looked over at the distant tents and rides with their flashing lights and cheerful music, with the child inside wanting to go and have a closer look ”so…um…do you guys want to check it out for a little while before heading to wherever we’re stopping and getting changed for our night out?”

 Sam smiled and replied," The Burian Harvest Festival and Fair we came at a good time." Sam then added," Oh hell yes let's go they will have amazing food, vendors selling everything, games, rides, animals, I would love to go for a bit then change for our night out we have a few hours. "

Finishing what was a Burian corndog Haley wanted to try the 'rollercoaster'.  No loops, but it did go quite high on the first 2-3 hills on the tracks and was more like a mountain coaster only in trees.  then it had bends among the tall trees there.  Nikki sat on a cart with Haley as they came up in line.  Mitch on the cart behind them, both controlled speed with knees so his sprained ankle and her injured arm were safe.  the ride was actually pretty long, nearly 4-5 minutes.  All three were laughing, giggling, and screaming under the safety helmets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lo_oEIc_5A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-i8_zDuGy4
This message was last edited by the player at 23:25, Sat 17 Sept 2022.

In reply to Samantha Robertson (msg # 9):

In reply to Isobel Sakura (msg # 8):

"Um, can I point out that we're all carrying luggage. Wouldn't it be better to drop all this stuff off somewhere? Or do they have lockers?"

 Lizzy giggled at the private time comment then added," Yes I would love to go to the Festival  plus Nikki and Haley are there as well." When Madison mentioned their luggage Lizzy smiled and replied" Oh yeah we need a place to store our things great point Madison." Lizzy turned to Sam and said," Can you store these for us until we get rooms Sam?"

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 NA-CE got off the other BU with Alison, she looked around and saw many people heading to what looked and smelled like a Harvest Festival, they were always fun. NA-CE turns to Alison and says," Do you want to check out the Festival or hit the city or nearby town, but I do have to say Bura is beautiful thats for sure."